Roderick Dreher, a member of the
Class of 2024 at Coppin State University, is the first student to
receive the scholarship named in honor of Rose A. Brown.
NEW
YORK, June 25, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --
Valerie Grant, CFA, proudly
announces the graduation of Roderick
Dreher, the first recipient of the PVAC Fund Named
Scholarship, established in honor of her mother, Rose A. (Lanier) Brown. This scholarship is a
personal tribute designed to inspire others to dedicate their lives
to scholarship and service.
Valerie Grant, along with other
family members and friends, endowed the scholarship in 2021
following the passing of her mother, Rose
A. (Lanier) Brown, who dedicated her life to the values of
education and service. Rose was a respected mathematician and
operations research analyst for the US Department of the Army prior
to her retirement and also served as a deacon at First Baptist
Church of Silver Spring, Maryland,
a charter member of the Potomac Valley Alumnae Chapter of Delta
Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, and a community volunteer.
The scholarship's first recipient, Roderick Dreher, graduated from Coppin State
University as a member of the Class of 2024. Coppin State
University, located in Baltimore,
Maryland, is a publicly funded historically black university
and part of the University System of Maryland and the Thurgood Marshall College
Fund. Dreher expressed his deep gratitude for the scholarship,
stating, "Words cannot express my sincere appreciation for what the
PVAC Fund Inc. has done for me during my time as an undergraduate
at Coppin State University. I will continue to use what I have
learned to make a difference in the world!" Dreher earned a
Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and is now pursuing a
master's degree in human resources management.
When asked why she decided to fund the award, Grant emphasized
the legacy of her parents, especially her mother, Rose Brown, who encouraged her and her sisters
to pursue excellence, live with integrity, and serve others. Grant
hopes that future students will be inspired to follow in her
mother's footsteps. The Rose Brown Scholarship, like other
assistance and programs offered by the PVAC Fund, is awarded to
academically promising students from socially, economically, and
educationally disadvantaged backgrounds in Montgomery County, Maryland. In addition to
financial support, the PVAC Fund provides continuous mentoring to
scholarship recipients. Since its inception, the Fund has awarded
over $300,000 in scholarships to
deserving students.
Valerie Grant, CFA, shares her
mother's belief in the power of education to transform lives.
Supporting educational initiatives has been a cornerstone of her
philanthropic activities and nonprofit board service. By providing
essential personal and financial support to ambitious and deserving
students, Grant hopes to further the work of this great
organization, ensuring all students have the opportunity to improve
their lives, pursue their dreams, and contribute to the world
around them.
About Valerie Grant
Valerie Grant, CFA is a Managing
Director and Equity Portfolio Manager at a global investment
management firm. A thought leader in her industry, Valerie is a
sought-after speaker and has been a guest lecturer and presenter at
Harvard Law School, the Yale School of Management and the CFA
Institute. She also provides market commentary on CNBC, Bloomberg
News, and other media outlets. She is a life member of the Council
on Foreign Relations, a trustee at Morehouse
College, and a member of the Harvard Business School Alumni
Board. Valerie holds an MBA with high distinction from Harvard Business School and a B.S. in Economics
from The Wharton School at the University of
Pennsylvania.
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